Undergraduate Adjunct Professor Disciplines

Job Description

Position:
Undergraduate Adjunct Professor (Multiple Disciplines)

In-Person - Miami, Florida (Coconut Grove)

We are seeking exceptional Adjunct Faculty to join the founding teaching cohort of a newly established, innovation-driven undergraduate institution located in Coconut Grove, Miami. This position is fully in person and involves teaching undergraduate courses across a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to develop globally minded, entrepreneurial leaders.

Courses May Include

• ART-101 - Concept Design
• COM-101 - Public Speaking / ENG-101 - English Composition
• ECO-101 - Socio-Ecological Systems
• HUM-101 - Philosophy
• SOC-201 - Geopolitics

Candidates holding a completed PhD may also be considered for graduate-level teaching opportunities within the MBA program.

About the Institution

The institution is a newly founded higher-education initiative currently completing state licensure and preparing to launch academic operations in Fall 2026. Its educational model integrates rigorous academics with real-world application, entrepreneurship, innovation, and global perspective.

Distinctive features include:

• Small, highly interactive class sizes
• Project-based and interdisciplinary learning
• Close engagement with industry and startup ecosystems
• A premier campus setting in one of Miami’s most dynamic neighborhoods
• A focus on developing creators, leaders, and builders rather than passive learners

Faculty will play a foundational role in shaping the culture, curriculum, and academic excellence of the institution from its inception.

Application Process

Please submit the following materials.
Final date to receive applications:
March 10

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Contact information for three professional references

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a comprehensive course syllabus
• Develop and evaluate assessments, projects, and experiential learning activities
• Utilize institutional technology platforms and academic tools
• Hold a minimum of two office hours per week per course section
• Participate in faculty meetings and academic planning activities
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and intellectually challenging classroom environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the relevant discipline (or closely related field)
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior university-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation
• Doctoral degree completed or in progress
• Meaningful professional experience outside academia
• Ability to connect theory with real-world practice
• Experience with project-based or experiential learning approaches

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Criminal background screening
• Reference verification
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty compensation is highly competitive and above typical regional rates.

The minimum compensation applies to each credit course structure, with final payment determined based on course design, workload, and coordination with the Program Director.